I admit that I haven't told most of my friends about my low carb diet/lifestyle. I started in October, and want to lose a total of 25 pounds (about 15 gone). Although some have noticed the weight loss, not many have. This time I just don't want to get into it. I'm not sure why. I don't feel like I want to be under scrutiny; I don't want to highlight the fact that I've been heavier than I wanted; i don't feel like debating the merits and downfalls of various diets; i'm not totally sure why.

One of the (several) negative things about this is that on a few occasions, I know I've cheated because of this. For example, last night my friend made a "decadent chocolate cake" for our new year's celebration. I didn't want to insult her, I wanted to participate and have some, she spent a lot of time on it, so I had some (not much though, probably only 1/3 as much as I normally would have. it was fabulous). I had been so good during dinner (dinner is easy! i just skipped the mashed potatoes). This isn't a frequent problem, though.

I'm just wondering if anyone else is doing this on the sly. Most people talk about support they get, etc. My husband of course is supportive, and my family. But I just don't feel like having my whole town talk about it. Is this weak?

thanks!